NP or PA - Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic

PeaceHealth

Springfield (OR)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 185,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

PeaceHealth in Springfield, Oregon seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Pre-anesthesia Testing Clinic. The clinician will review histories, perform EKGs and labs, coordinate diagnostics, and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure patient readiness for procedures.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, patient optimization, and timely, accurate preoperative evaluations within a leading regional medical center.

Qualifications

Pre-operative risk assessment for surgical readiness.
Onsite interpretation of EKGs and laboratory results per protocols.
Coordinate diagnostic studies and cardiac risk stratification with teams.
Collaborate with PAT Control Room and surgical teams to review procedures.

Responsibilities

Review patient histories to determine optimization status.
Perform pre-procedure EKGs and labs interpretation onsite.
Order additional tests as indicated and coordinate care.
Ensure timely readiness assessments with anesthesia team.

Skills

Pre-operative assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EKG interpretation

Lab interpretation

Patient optimization

Risk assessment

Job description

Join our Pre-anesthesia Testing Clinic at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon.

PeaceHealth at RiverBend is adding aNurse Practitioneror Physician Assistantto join the Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic. RiverBend is a Level II Trauma center, the largest hospital between Portland, Oregon and Sacramento, California.

Anesthesiologists to identify risks and ensure safe surgical readiness.

Chart Evaluation —Reviews medical histories for patients with key health?risk indicators to determine optimization status and confirm suitability for upcoming procedures.

EKG and Lab Review —Performs onsite interpretation of pre?procedure EKGs and laboratory results in accordance with established clinical protocols.

Diagnostic Study Coordination —Orders additional diagnostic testing when indicated by chart review or medication assessment, including Cardiac Risk Stratification and other pre?operative evaluations.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration —Works in partnership with the PAT Control Room and surgical teams to ensure timely review of elective procedures, including obtaining prior medical records and facilitating provider?to?provider case discussions when needed.

Schedule —Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Professional Summary

A highly skilled clinician responsible for pre?operative risk telephone assessment and patient optimization in tandem with the anesthesiologist within the Anesthesia Clinic. This role integrates advanced clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary communication, and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery and that perioperative teams receive timely, accurate readiness assessments.

The communities of Eugene and Springfield are located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as, Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River, and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork trails. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for your culinary experience! Eugene is minutes away, home of the University of Oregon. Go Ducks! We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play.
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.